There are two types of errors that can occur while bulk uploading boxes and/or files:
Caused by a problem with the .csv file. This type of error is indicated by an immediate message on the Bulk Upload Boxes or the Bulk Upload Files screen after you browse to select the .csv file and processing begins. Upload cannot start if there is a file processing error.
Use the following table of examples to help troubleshoot file processing errors:
EXAMPLE FILE PROCESSING ERRORS | ||
Error Message |
Error Type |
Solution |
Incorrect file type |
.csv File Upload |
Use the data entry templates available from the Bulk Upload Status screen for all data entry Save file as a .csv file. |
File is empty |
.csv File Upload |
Enter or cut and paste data. |
File Exceeds 10 MB Size Limit |
.csv File Upload |
Divide into smaller files that are under 10 MB each. Limit file to 200 rows |
Invalid date format: [FIELD NAME] |
.csv File Upload |
The date format you used during data entry (American: MM/DD/YYYY; European: DD/MM/YYYY; ISO: YYYY-MM-DD) does not match the format you selected during upload. Select the matching date format. If you use ISO Date format (YYYY-MM-DD), check that the formatting for number cells on the .csv file is set to Text. Refer to step 5 in Bulk Uploading Boxes. |
File has invalid column headers |
.csv File Upload |
The columns included in the .csv file do not match the fields that your system administrator has required or disabled. Contact your system administrator to verify field settings. (Note that required fields are displayed with a red asterisk on the Box Details screen and File Details screen.) |
Caused by a problem with the data contained in the .csv file. This type of error is indicated by a message on the Bulk Upload Status screen after processing finishes and upload begins. Iron Mountain Connect Records Management also generates an error file that lists the data upload errors.
Use the following table of examples to help troubleshoot data upload errors:
EXAMPLE DATA UPLOAD ERRORS | ||
Error Message |
Error Type |
Solution |
Box [Box number] does not exist or does not belong to customer [customer ID] |
Data Upload |
Verify box number Enter valid box number that belongs to a customer you have access to or contact your system administrator for access |
[FIELD NAME] Exceeds character maximum |
Data Upload |
Shorten entry |
[FIELD NAME] Required field |
Data Upload |
This field is required by Iron Mountain Connect Records Management or by your system administrator and cannot be blank. Enter data |
[FIELD NAME] This box number has already been entered into the Iron Mountain Connect Records Management system |
Data Upload |
Determine if this is a duplicate entry. Enter a unique box number. |
[FIELD NAME] This is not a valid entry; please re-enter |
Data Upload |
This is a system-validated field that is checked to ensure accuracy Enter qualified data. |
Inactive customer |
Data Upload |
Enter an active customer (that can transact orders) |
Inactive division |
Data Upload |
Enter an active division (that can transact orders) |
Inactive department |
Data Upload |
Enter an active department (that can transact orders) |
Inactive record code |
Data Upload |
Enter an active record code |
Invalid customer |
Data Upload |
Enter a valid customer that your system administrator has granted you access to |
Invalid date; From Date must come before To Date |
Data Upload |
Enter a From Date that precedes the To Date |
Invalid division |
Data Upload |
Enter a valid division to which your system administrator has granted you access. |
Invalid department |
Data Upload |
Enter a valid department to which your system administrator has granted you access |
Invalid box number |
Data Upload |
Enter valid box number that belongs to a customer you have access to or contact your system administrator for access |
Invalid record code |
Data Upload |
Enter valid record code |
Permission required |
Data Upload |
Permission to perform this task has not been granted. Contact your system administrator for assistance. |
Select either Destruction Date or Destruction Indicator |
Data Upload |
Deselect either the Destruction Date or the Destruction Indicator, so that only one of the fields is selected. |
User does not have access to the customer |
Data Upload |
Select a different customer or contact your system administrator for access |
User does not have access to the division |
Data Upload |
Select a different division or contact your system administrator for access |
User does not have access to the department |
Data Upload |
Select a different department or contact your system administrator for access |